millertimeunc 0 #1 July 26, 2009 Got my single engine, multi-engine, instrument, commercial, and 2 type ratings yesterday. Not bad for a morning's work, and I'm pretty psyched! The best things in life are dangerous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #2 July 26, 2009 (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beerlight 0 #3 July 26, 2009 Matt, did you have to take the written tests? Or just apply? Congrats!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertimeunc 0 #4 July 26, 2009 We had a prep course, and then took the military equivalency test (written). The ratings you get depend on what you flew during phase 3. For example, I get 2 type ratings for flying the T-1 which the T-38 guys don't get, but the T-38 guys get centerline thrust, which we don't.The best things in life are dangerous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beerlight 0 #5 July 26, 2009 That's great, plus who needs centerline thrust these days anyway!! Glad you went the T-1 track!! Although the T-38 is a hoot to fly! What's your graduation date again and when do you find out what jet your getting? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meux 0 #6 July 26, 2009 Xlnt!! Congrats. The centerline thrust thingy on the T-38 is a restriction. You can only fly multi-engine planes that are centerline thrust, something to do with the blue line. Anyway, continue climbing on course!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #7 July 26, 2009 Not sure what you had to go through to get that, but it's impressive nonetheless. Congrats! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertimeunc 0 #8 July 26, 2009 If you were a guy, spread your legs and get kicked repeatedly. Repeat for 1 year, that's about what I had to go through. The best things in life are dangerous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EvilEagle 0 #9 July 27, 2009 I'm 8 years after UPT graduation and I'm just now getting around to taking my mil-comp. Good thing you got it done early! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveJack 1 #10 July 27, 2009 QuoteWe had a prep course, and then took the military equivalency test (written). The ratings you get depend on what you flew during phase 3. For example, I get 2 type ratings for flying the T-1 which the T-38 guys don't get, but the T-38 guys get centerline thrust, which we don't. Congratulations! But I don't understand what you mean by saying "I get 2 type ratings for flying the T-1". What 2 type ratings are you talking about? If your talking about your multi-engine rating, that is not an aircraft type rating. Are you talking about getting a type rating for the BE-400 and the MU-300, which was the original model, made by Mitsubishi? I have 4 type ratings in 4 different business jets. One of them is in the BeechJet 400 (BE-400) which I believe is basically the same as the T-1 you flew, except for the paint job and a few extra radios! How do you like it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl1 0 #11 July 27, 2009 Congrats!!! Fly like a girl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertimeunc 0 #12 July 27, 2009 Yeah, I was referring to the BE-400 and the MU-300 ratings. As far as the jet, I like the fact that it's got some long legs, but I don't like the way it tries to dutch roll you all the way down final when you disengage the yaw damper. The best things in life are dangerous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveJack 1 #13 July 27, 2009 Quote ........ As far as the jet, I like the fact that it's got some long legs, but I don't like the way it tries to dutch roll you all the way down final when you disengage the yaw damper. Yeah, it does have a pronounced dutch roll without the yaw damper. So do the 20 and 30 series Lear Jets I used to fly. Welcome to the world of spoilers instead of ailerons. However, if I’m guessing correctly, you are about to move on to bigger and better things. Again, congratulations! And thanks for serving! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertimeunc 0 #14 August 6, 2009 Update, We had our assignment night last week, and I'm off to fly the 135R at MacDill AFB! Tampa, here I come!!! The best things in life are dangerous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beerlight 0 #15 August 6, 2009 Quote Update, We had our assignment night last week, and I'm off to fly the 135R at MacDill AFB! Tampa, here I come!!! Congrats Matt! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #16 August 6, 2009 Lets see some pics ! Whats a 135r look like ? Can ya jump it ? smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EvilEagle 0 #17 August 6, 2009 Quote Update, We had our assignment night last week, and I'm off to fly the 135R at MacDill AFB! Tampa, here I come!!! Congrats! Z-hills is close! I'll probably be getting gas from you sometime soon-ish. If you hear "Stack 01, noses cold, switches safe, 2992" throw me a couple extra pounds, will ya? Oh, and I just bought a plane - so if you see this (attached) parked at Z-hills, give me a shout! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #18 August 6, 2009 Well ? Nothing ?smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downwardspiral 0 #19 August 6, 2009 Quote Lets see some pics ! Whats a 135r look like ? Can ya jump it ? A wild guess but I think it's thiswww.FourWheelerHB.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertimeunc 0 #20 August 7, 2009 Eagle, nice plane! I'll be sure to say hey if I hear your callsign out there! Just remember, you don't kick ass without tanker gas. Wally, sorry about the late reply. I've got 4 more rides to graduate, and they're cramming us through as fast as possible and I haven't been near a computer (I'll be flying all weekend and checking Monday ). Can ya jump a 135? Well, sure, I guess, but you wouldn't want to. Something about the airspeed, if you think a King Air is fast on jump run... The best things in life are dangerous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
